Edge of Care Social Worker

V49110627

£38 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Leicester, Leicestershire

Social Care

Posted 54 minutes ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Edge of Care Social Worker – Leicestershire – £38 per hour

Pertemps is recruiting an experienced Edge of Care Social Worker to join Leicestershire’s frontline services. This is a fast‑paced, high‑impact role supporting children and families where risks are escalating and timely intervention is critical.

You will:

  • Complete quick‑turnaround Child & Family Assessments — analysing risk, need and family strengths at pace
  • Work Child in Need and Edge of Care cases — providing intensive support to stabilise situations and prevent family breakdown
  • Step cases up to Child Protection where thresholds are met
  • Undertake occasional emergency court work — progressing cases to the Children in Care Team for ongoing management
  • Build strong, restorative relationships with children and families to create sustainable change
You need:
  • Experience in safeguarding or edge of care work
  • Social Work England registration
  • Strong assessment and risk‑analysis skills
  • Eligibility to work in the UK
Pay rate: £38 per hour
To apply, contact Dan Wimbush on 07860 876 197 or send your CV to daniel.wimbush@pprsocialcare.co.uk.